Following Nintendo's release of the mini version of their Nintendo Entertainment System, the NES Classic has literally flown off the shelves, if they even manage to reach the stores. Online orders have crashed websites and people are still ordering. Due to this shortage, people have been hoarding these tiny marvels to sell them more than twice the regular price of $60. Now, we will give you tips on how to avoid the $100 plus price hike and get a cheaper NES Classic.
The first tip is to avoid Ebay. Fox reported that people have been posting and selling their NES Classic consoles from $100 to $300 due to the shortage and people have been falling for it. Get off this site and go check Walmart, Best Buy or Amazon. Craigslist also has cheaper postings for the NES Classic.
The second tip is to not be discouraged by the "out of stock" notice. Have patience and know that these retailers can still save you some money. Nintendo has already confirmed that they are producing the NES Classic as fast as they can and distributing them to the stores. They will have stocks and you will get it for the right price.
The thirds tip is to check Walmart. According to BGR, Walmart has been having a flash sale for the NES Classic every 5pm EST. They are drip-feeding the NES Classic but they have already mentioned that they will add more to the stock. Demand is high and bots are out to get all the units so you better be faster than them.
The fourth tip is to be prepared! Create a Walmart account in advance and log-in early. The refresh button is your friend and it will also help if you load the site on two different devices or friends. It's always better to be on the safe and fast side if you want your hands on the NES Classic.
The fifth tip is to check other stores like Best Buy and Target. They have also confirmed that stocks have slowly started to trickle in. Websites like NowInStock also has a NES Classic tracker. With its handy zip-code checker, it can locate nearby stores that have the NES Classic in stock. Be mindful of your searches though so we won't crash another useful site.
Lastly, be observant. If you notice your local store being busy or receiving big boxes, go and inquire! You never know, it might be your most awaited NES Classic. Good luck and be sure to check out more updates for the NES Classic.
